If you've grown up here or lived in Singapore long enough, you know not to rely on the weather app on your phone. The weather here can be unpredictable, with us getting much more rain than usual in recent days. We’re not complaining about the cold weather, but sometimes it can put a damper on our plans, so it's always wise to have a backup plan! Especially since we could also be getting more rain in the months to come.
From shopping and indie cinemas to art jamming and ice skating, there are still plenty of things to do when the sky turns grey!
Retail therapy
Singapore is a shopping paradise. From newer kids on the block such as the newly renovated Funan Mall and the whole trail of malls along Orchard Road, to thrift shopping and street markets, there are more than enough places to shop in Singapore that will keep you occupied for a whole day!
Catch some prawns
Who says prawning has to be an outdoor activity? FishBugis+ is the first and only rooftop indoor prawn fishing spot. This space also offers longkang (drain) fishing for the kids, as well as a bar for adults to kick back and admire the rooftop view with a drink in hand. This family-friendly hangout is open rain or shine!
Put on your bowling shoes
How about an afternoon (or night) of knocking pins down at some of the coolest bowling alleys in town? These hotspots feature everything from glow-in-the-dark cosmic alleys to professional lanes – you’ll be having a ton of fun even when it’s pouring outside.
Cuddle up at a cat cafe
Calling all the cat ladies (and gentlemen)! Have a purr-fect day with some of the cutest cats in town! Enjoy some coffee, tea and pastries made better with the presence of some feline friends, and have both your taste buds and furry instincts satisfied!
Have a putt party
Skip the outdoor golf for Holey Moley where you can drink, feast and also enjoy a competitive (or not) game of mini-golf. Make sure to attempt the putting hole Upside Down which takes on all the deliciousness of a hawker centre dinner – but with a literal twist!
Nature, but make it indoors
Can’t explore the great outdoors? Well, make your way to Gardens by the Bay instead and marvel at the beauty of nature in indoor air-conditioned attractions like Cloud Forest, Flower Dome and Floral Fantasy.
Unleash your inner child
Let your inner child run wild with escape rooms, trampoline parks or laser tag games. Or plan a trip to Suntec to sweat it out at SuperPark, which is set to reopen very soon!
Catch an indie flick
For a unique experience, skip the mainstream cinemas and book your tickets for an indie flick or performance at one of Singapore’s alternative cinemas instead!
Create your own masterpiece
Destress in a cosy art jamming studio! Doesn't matter if you're Van Gogh reincarnated or you can only draw a stick figure, you’ll be guided through the process. An arsenal of art tools, paint and blank canvases are also provided, so all you have to do is tap into your creative potential and create your own masterpiece!
Hit the rinks and catch some snow
Singapore makes up for the lack of winter with indoor ice skating rinks and faux snow. Lace up your skates at Singapore's largest The Rink or Kallang Ice World. Or, slide down a 60-metre snow slope or strap into a bumper car and drift on ice at Snow City!